Translation Services Singapore Pricing: Simple, Fair & Predictable

Translation pricing shouldn’t feel like a negotiation exercise or a math puzzle. Yet many Singapore businesses overpay for large translation projects simply because pricing models haven’t evolved with how translation work is actually done.

At LetterCrafts Translations Singapore, we believe pricing should reflect effort, scale, and efficiency clearly and fairly. This article explains our pricing model in plain English, so anyone can understand why they’re paying what they’re paying.

The Hidden Tax Singapore Businesses Pay for Scale

Imagine this scenario:

  • A one-page birth certificate for an ICA application
  • A 50,000-word operations manual for regional expansion

Both quotes use nearly the same per-word rate.

Instinctively, this feels wrong, and it is.

Large projects benefit from translation memory, established terminology, and workflow efficiency. Yet most agencies price them the same way as one-off documents. This hidden inefficiency is what we refer to as the “Hidden Tax” on scale.

Traditional agencies use arbitrary pricing tiers. If your project crosses a threshold by even one word, your rate suddenly drops, or worse, doesn’t drop at all. At LetterCrafts Translations, we removed these pricing cliffs entirely.

Our Geometric Pricing Model reflects how work actually scales: the more you translate, the less effort each additional word requires, and the less you pay per word.

In simple terms, pricing behaves similarly to real work.

Certified Translation Services in Singapore – Flat S$38 Pricing

Hand stamping a document with a blue 'CERTIFIED' mark, alongside a pen. Text reads 'CERTIFIED TRANSLATION SERVICES.'

Not every translation needs a complex pricing model. Personal and HR-related documents require speed, precision, and guaranteed acceptance by authorities.

Our certified translations are accepted by:

  • ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority)
  • MOM (Ministry of Manpower)
  • LTA (Land Transport Authority)
  • ACRA and the Singapore Courts

For these documents, simplicity matters.

Our rate is S$38 per page, all-inclusive:

  • Professional native translators with legal expertise
  • Official LetterCrafts certification stamp and signature
  • Multi-stage quality checks
  • No add-on certification or formatting fees

One price. No surprises.

Bulk Translation Rates Singapore – The Geometric Pricing Model

Once a project exceeds 10,000 words, translation economics change.

Instead of tiered pricing, we apply a smooth, declining curve. As volume increases, the effective price per word gradually decreases predictably and transparently.

Understanding Geometric Progression in Translation Pricing

Let me explain this visually, because seeing really is believing:

Line graph titled 'LetterCrafts Singapore: Price per Word vs. Volume,' showing that as total word count increases, the price per word decreases. Highlighted point marks 10,000 words at S$0.10.

As word count increases from 10,000 to 50,000 words, the per-word rate eases down along a smooth curve. There are no sudden jumps, no arbitrary thresholds, and no renegotiations.

A simple comparison:

  • 30,000-word document
  • Traditional flat rate at S$0.12/word: S$3,600
  • LetterCrafts Translations’ geometric pricing: ~S$2,550

Same quality. Same translators. Fairer Math.

The Science Behind the Fairness

If you’re not mathematically inclined, feel free to skip this section.

For procurement and finance teams, pricing follows a geometric progression:

an = a1*r(n-1)

Where:

  • a1 = base rate at 10,000 words (S$0.10)
  • r = discount ratio reflecting real efficiency gains
  • an = effective per-word rate as volume increases

This ensures discounts are automatic, predictable, and defensible, not driven by negotiation tactics.

The Unique Word Advantage: Don't Pay for Repetition

Large documents repeat themselves. Most agencies charge for every repeated sentence.
We don’t.
Using CAT tools, we identify unique words and pass the savings back to you.

Example:

  • 40,000-word technical manual
  • 35% repetitive content
  • Traditional cost: ~S$4,000
  • LetterCrafts cost: ~S$2,600

You only pay for real work done.

Why This Matters to Singapore Businesses

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Predictable Pricing, Faster Decisions

No RFP games. No negotiation fatigue. Quotes are instant, transparent, and easy to justify internally.

Quality Through Fair Compensation

When pricing is driven to the bottom, quality suffers. Our model ensures translators are compensated fairly, leading to better consistency, accuracy, and accountability, especially on large projects.

Designed for Singapore’s Multilingual Reality

English–Mandarin, English–Malay, English–Tamil, and ASEAN languages all benefit from the same predictable pricing logic, making budgeting realistic across markets.

Conclusion: Simple Math. Honest Pricing

Translation pricing doesn’t need to be complicated. Complexity often hides margins. We prefer clarity.

With LetterCrafts Translations Singapore, you get:

  • Transparent, predictable costs
  • Fair volume-based savings
  • Consistent, professional quality

Math removes subjectivity and puts trust back into pricing.

Get an instant quote from LetterCrafts Translations Singapore and see how fair translation pricing should work.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Translation costs at LetterCrafts Translations Singapore start at S$38 per page for certified documents under 10,000 words. For bulk projects over 10,000 words, pricing transitions to S$0.10 per word with geometric discounts that decrease as volume increases. A typical 20,000-word project costs approximately S$1,600-1,800, while a 50,000-word project costs S$3,500-4,000, depending on language pair and complexity.

Geometric progression pricing is a Scientific model where translation costs decrease predictably as volume increases. Instead of arbitrary tier jumps (10k-20k-30k), the price per word follows a smooth curve using the formula "an = a1*r(n-1)". This eliminates sudden price cliffs and rewards volume with fair, transparent discounts.

The most cost-effective bulk translation rates in Singapore use geometric progression models. LetterCrafts Translations Singapore starts at S$0.10 per word at 10,000 words and decreases to approximately S$0.065-0.075 per word for projects exceeding 50,000 words. This represents 25-40% savings compared to standard flat-rate pricing of S$0.12-0.15 per word.

LetterCrafts Translations Singapore offers 20-40% lower costs for bulk projects over 20,000 words compared to traditional flat-rate agencies through geometric progression pricing. For small certified documents (under 10 pages), rates are competitive at S$38 per page. The unique word pricing model provides an additional 15-25% savings for repetitive content that other agencies charge full price for.

Get a translation quote from LetterCrafts Singapore in three steps:
  • Upload your document or enter the word count at lettercraft.sg/calculator
  • Select source and target languages (English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, etc.)
  • Receive an instant, transparent quote showing per-word rate, volume discount, and total cost
No sales calls or negotiations required. Quote valid for 30 days.

LetterCrafts Translations Singapore has no minimum order requirement. Single-page documents cost S$38 with full certification. However, geometric progression pricing and volume discounts only apply to projects exceeding 10,000 words. For maximum cost efficiency, consider bundling multiple small documents into a single order.